Go Back
–+ servings
Print
No ratings yet

Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

Super moist chocolate cupcakes made from a doctored cake mix using sour cream, espresso, and pudding mix for added richness, moisture, and intensified chocolate flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake mix, comfort food, easy to make, sour cream, super moist
Yield: 24
Calories: 115kcal
Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream, full fat, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup water, (or whole milk) room temperature
  • 1 Tbsp. instant espresso coffee granules
  • 3.4 oz. box instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 13.25 oz. box Devil's Food cake mix, such as Betty Crocker Super Moist

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° and line two muffin pans with cupcake liners. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat together the eggs, sour cream, oil, water, and espresso. Add in the pudding mix and cake mix. Beat on LOW just until combined. Do not over mix.
  • Divide batter evenly into 24 cupcake liners. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with tiny crumbs.
  • Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely before frosting. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg